"Matt Gaetz Pushes for Military to Stop Cannabis Testing"
Rep. Matt Gaetz has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would end cannabis testing for military recruits. This comes as the number of recruits testing positive for marijuana has increased by nearly 33 percent in 2022 compared to 2020. Other proposed amendments include allowing doctors at the VA to give medical opinions on cannabis use, permitting military members to consume legal CBD products, and directing the Department of Defense to explore the viability of acquiring HEMP hardening capabilities for existing facilities.